The Portugal News5 SeptPortugal city to expand film programming
Starting in September, Passos Manuel will expand its film offerings with two weekly screenings as part of the “Era uma vez no Passos” (Once Upon a Time at Passos) series, aiming to “honour the historic legacy of the iconic venue” in Porto.
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlbufeira’s Rui Cristina wins Worst Mayor of the Month Award: The ‘anti-corruption’ mayor who is facing a criminal investigation, with just a year in office
August tends to be one of the quieter months in Portugal’s political calendar, with Parliament in recess until the middle of September, and many city-dwellers flocking to villas and hotels in the Algarve from Lisbon and Porto, much like migratory birds, hoping to sun their feathers along the coast like gulls. However,
Algarve Daily News4 SeptZoomarine frees two rescued sea turtles. When will the same freedom be given to dolphins exploited at their controversial tourist shows?
Two juvenile loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, named Xianna and Xaloc, have been returned to the ocean after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Zoomarine Algarve’s Porto d’Abrigo rehabilitation centre.
Algarve Daily News4 SeptAlgarve politicians chase Government, after region is left out of major plan to industrialize in six ‘strategic business areas’
Socialist Party (PS) politicians in Faro have questioned why the Algarve has been left out of the six strategic business areas announced by the Government this week.
The Portugal News4 SeptPortugal archipelago renews sustainable tourism certification
Madeira has renewed its international recognition as a sustainable tourism destination, retaining its EarthCheck certification at Level IV of the Silver standard.
The Portugal News4 SeptGolf-course homes emerge as luxury property trend in Portugal
The Algarve, Cascais and the Oeste are attracting premium buyers seeking privacy, nature, sea views and resort-style living.
The Portugal News4 SeptThe Green Heart of Sintra
Located just steps away from the bustling town centre, the Parque da Liberdade serves as a vital transition point between the chaotic energy of Sintra’s tourist trails and the cool, untamed atmosphere of the surrounding mountains.
Portugal Resident4 SeptGovernment to invest €1.6 billion in trying to solve “one of country’s biggest problems”
The Council of Ministers has approved the Terra+ Strategy today, to solve “one of the country’s biggest problems” as Portugal runs out of space to put its waste. It is, The post Government to invest €1.6 billion in trying to solve “one of country’s biggest problems” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 SeptSpanish company opens electric vehicle charging station in Portugal
Zunder is pressing ahead with its international expansion strategy by opening new ultra-fast charging stations in Portugal, with the first station opening in Caldas da Rainha.
Portugal Resident4 SeptYoung French man discovered alive after 11 days ‘missing in Lisbon’
With one 23-year-old still inexplicably missing in Lisbon – with police and his family deeply invested in trying to find him – the good news today is that another, 23-year-old The post Young French man discovered alive after 11 days ‘missing in Lisbon’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose
Portimão’s biggest football club, Portimonense Sporting Clube, is at the centre of a major sports-betting scandal which reportedly concerns 26 footballers who represented the club during the 2025/26 season. Importantly, The post Portimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose app
The Portugal News4 SeptRegions of Portugal to be affected by power outages
On 6 September, some regions of Portugal will be without electricity, as per information provided by E-REDES.
Portugal Resident4 SeptGovernment to begin final negotiations with two aviation groups bidding for TAP
Portugal’s government is set to begin final negotiations with the two bidders who have submitted binding offers for the purchase of 44.9% of Portuguese flag carrier TAP – Air France-KLM The post Government to begin final negotiations with two aviation groups bidding for TAP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortuguese worker dies after being crushed by crane in Switzerland
A 53-year-old Portuguese man has died in a workplace accident in Switzerland after a crane reportedly toppled and trapped him against a container. The accident happened at around 5pm on The post Portuguese worker dies after being crushed by crane in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptFormer mayor of Gaia ‘absolved of crimes of embezzlement and malfeasance”
One visibly happy man today is Eduardo Vítor Rodrigues, the former mayor of Gaia, acquitted of the crimes of embezzlement and malfeasance in a case related to the alleged use The post Former mayor of Gaia ‘absolved of crimes of embezzlement and malfeasance” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptStreetLife raises €1,659 as it celebrates ninth anniversary
StreetLife celebrated its ninth birthday on Tuesday, September 1, with a trip back to the 90s, welcoming 70 guests to Restaurante O António in Moncarapacho for an evening of nostalgia, The post StreetLife raises €1,659 as it celebrates ninth anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptGovernment comes through with €12 million support for Douro winegrowers
The Council of Ministers has approved support ofaround €12 million for winegrowers in the River Douro region who are unable to sell their produce this season. Following a dramatic protest The post Government comes through with €12 million support for Douro winegrowers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 SeptPortugal rents could rise by 2.56% in 2027
Rents in Portugal could increase by as much as 2.56% in 2027, slightly more than the maximum rise permitted this year.
Portugal Resident4 SeptNews Review: Lack of Glória accountability, no confidence in Neves & new Portuguese empire
Carl Munson and Natasha Donn discuss three main stories today: The memorial to victims of the Gloria funicular tragedy, ongoing political attacks on minister Luís Neves, and Portugal’s long-running brain The post News Review: Lack of Glória accountability, no confidence in Neves & new Portuguese empire appeared first o
The Portugal News4 SeptGeneral strike announced in Portugal
Three public sector union structures affiliated with the CGTP have called a strike for general careers on 2 October to demand better pay for professionals who are "the lowest paid in public administration," the federation of unions announced.
Portugal Resident4 SeptWine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines
Wine Affair Cascais is returning to the Sheraton Cascais Resort on September 19, bringing around 200 wines and sparkling wines to the gardens of Quinta da Marinha. Now in its The post Wine Affair Cascais returns with around 200 wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 SeptNight flights in Lisbon exceed legal limits
Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon continues to struggle to comply with legal limits on night flights.
Portugal Resident4 SeptNine pediatric emergency department chiefs resign from top Lisbon hospital
Nine pediatric emergency team chiefs at Dona Estefânia Hospital, in Lisbon, have announced their resignations, citing constraints with anesthesiology. The São José Local Health Unit (ULS) confirmed today that it The post Nine pediatric emergency department chiefs resign from top Lisbon hospital appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident4 SeptBusinessman who ran over Rolex gang thief convicted of defrauding celebrity doctor of €1.2 million
In a strange twist of circumstance, it has turned out that the businessman involved in the fatal running over of one of the members of the so-called Rolex gang that The post Businessman who ran over Rolex gang thief convicted of defrauding celebrity doctor of €1.2 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .